Political Party Leaders Urged to Give Women More Room
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Political party leaders in Malaysia are being urged to be more willing to give women opportunities. According to a report by The Sun Malaysia, this step is important if the country wants to achieve the target of 30 percent female representation in politics.
This 30 percent target aims to ensure that women have a stronger voice in national decision-making. However, the number of women contesting and holding important positions in political parties is still quite low. Therefore, party leaders need to open up more space for women, whether in candidacy or in party leadership.
In her statement, Nancy stressed that this effort requires genuine willingness from party leaders. Broader opportunities not only help women to grow, but also help parties gain diverse ideas and perspectives from society.
In conclusion, achieving the target of 30 percent female representation depends on the commitment of all parties in the political system. Developments on this issue will continue to be monitored by various parties in the country.
Sources: The Sun Malaysia
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